| Department: | |
| Title: | Assistant Professor - Community Health |
| Office: | HP 101 |
| Email: | brownma@uvu.edu |
| Phone: | (801) 863-7398 |
| Fax: | (801) 863-7082 |
| Mail Code: | 170 |
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Health Promotion & Education, University of Utah
Master of Science, Community Health Education, certificate in Gerontology, Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Science, Community Health Education, Brigham Young University
Associate of Science, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, California
Classes I teach:
Health 1100--Personal Health and Wellness
Health 2400--Concepts of Stress Management
Health 3240--Women's Health
Health 3260--Modifying Health Behaviors
Health 4050--Foundations of Health Education
Health 4150--Program Planning and Evaluation
Health 4700--Capstone (Professional Development)
HEAUVU Club Advisor:
I was the founding HEAUVU club advisor from 2007-2010. Matt Flint will be taking over as the new advisor in the Fall of 2010. The club's new name is CHUVU--"Community Health at Utah Valley University."
Visit the Facebook Page: While in Facebook, search for "CHUVU".
Research Interests:
Stress, coping skills, walking, active learning, healthy vending machine options.
Awards:
Outstanding Educator, Alumni Association, UVU, 2009
Adjunct Instructor of the Year, School of Science & Health, UVSC, 2002
Nominated for Adjunct Instructor of the Year, 2007, 2001.
Adult Development and Aging (Gerontology)
Publications:
Brown, M.V. (in press). The stresses of hospice volunteer work. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Prepublished September 11, 2010, DOI: 10.1177/1049909110381883
Brown, M.V. (in press). How they cope: A qualitative study of the coping skills of hospice volunteers. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
Professional Organizations:
American Public Health Association (APHA)
Society of Public Health Educators (SOPHE)
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
Eta Sigma Gamma (ESG)
Utah Public Health Association (UPHA)
Health Education Association of Utah (HEAU)
Volunteer Work:
Inspiration Hospice & Hospice Specialists (inactive)